Comparison

Sky IPTV Player vs homeTV IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sky IPTV Player

This app functions as an advanced media player for IPTV and OTT services. It allows users to add and manage multiple playlists, stream live TV, movies, and series, and offers features like parental controls and subtitle management.

Highlights
  • Add and manage multiple playlists (Xtream API, M3U)
  • Stream live TV, movies, series, and catch-up content
  • Built-in powerful media player
  • Parental controls
  • Automatic subtitle and audio track download
  • Resume playback for movies and series
  • TV Guide/EPG support
Features
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APP FEATURES: - Ads Free (No Ads). - Support: Add Playlist from Xtream API. - Support: M3U Playlist - Support: Add Multiple Playlists. - Support: Built-in powerful OTT/ IPTV Media Player. - Support: Attractive & impressive layout and user-friendly design. - Support: TV, Movies, Series & Catch-up. - Support: Recently Added Movies and Series. - Support: Recently Watched Movies & Series. - Support: Add to favourite list (Live TV, Movies and Series). - Support: Search functionality. - Support: TMDb Information for movies and series. - Support: Refresh function for Live TV, Movies, Series & TV Catch-up. - Support: TV Guide/ EPG (Electronic Program Guide). - Support: Parent Control. - Support: Auto-Download Subtitles, Audio & Video Tracks. - Support: Resume the video from where you stopped for movies & series. - Support: 25+ language translations (English, Arabic, French, German, Italy, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, and many more languages). Premium Feature: Ability to select your preferred subtitle language (Auto-Download) for Movies and Series. Even if your playlist provider has no subtitles. And much more features are included in our IPTV/OTT Player app! We are always updating the App regularly. Download our app now! and enjoy the comprehensive features in one App. Our app "Sky IPTV Player" is a complete user-defined Advanced OTT/ IPTV solution for live TV and non-live videos. IMPORTANT NOTES: - We are not offering any kind of IPTV services like IPTV/OTT subscriptions, streams, or media content. - The user must contact the TV Cable or IPTV/Media service provider for a subscription. - We are only the developer company for this media player app. For more info: Please visit: https://skymediaplayer.com

About

homeTV IPTV Player

This app provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It simplifies navigation and organization of your favorite channels and shows, offering features like EPG and multi-audio track support for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Organize IPTV lists by categories
  • Access recent and favorite content
  • Customizable favorite categories
  • iCloud settings synchronization
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Multiple audio track support
  • Subtitle support
Features
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Streamline your TV experience with our intuitive IPTV player for Apple TV and iPhone. Discover the perfect player that effortlessly caters to the needs of your entire family, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable entertainment experience for everyone. No more confusion over which button does what or complex navigation—our app has got you covered! Key Features: Organize and browse IPTV lists conveniently grouped by categories Access your recently watched content with ease Create a personalized favorites list for quick access Customize favorite categories for instant content discovery Enjoy seamless synchronization of settings across devices with iCloud integration Stay updated with an electronic program guide (EPG) for real-time program information Switch between multiple audio tracks for a truly immersive experience Enhance your viewing with subtitles We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Fabricio (@faber_goncalves) for his invaluable assistance throughout the development of this app. Don't miss his outstanding content on the DescomplicandoTech YouTube channel! Please note that Home IPTV is a player app and does not provide IPTV lists. Kindly reach out to your service provider to obtain a list from them. For our terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/" Download now and transform your TV viewing into a hassle-free, enjoyable adventure!

Screenshots

Sky IPTV Player4 screens
homeTV IPTV Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: homeTV IPTV Player at Free against Sky IPTV Player's $9.99. homeTV IPTV Player also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Sky IPTV Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

homeTV IPTV Player is free to download; Sky IPTV Player costs $9.99 up front. homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sky IPTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

homeTV IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: homeTV IPTV Player has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Sky IPTV Player's written reviews are positive against 29% of homeTV IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky IPTV Player ships an update every 2 months, homeTV IPTV Player daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Sky IPTV Player versus homeTV IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky IPTV PlayerhomeTV IPTV Player
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSky Technology Services Pty LtdBruno Goncalves

Customer experience

Sky IPTV Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative85.7%

homeTV IPTV Player

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Sky IPTV Player

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

homeTV IPTV Player

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$200.00

Questions

Is Sky IPTV Player free?
Sky IPTV Player costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is homeTV IPTV Player free?
homeTV IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sky IPTV Player or homeTV IPTV Player?
homeTV IPTV Player is rated higher. Sky IPTV Player averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Sky IPTV Player or homeTV IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Sky IPTV Player nor homeTV IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sky IPTV Player or homeTV IPTV Player?
Sky IPTV Player ships an update every 2 months, and homeTV IPTV Player daily. Most recently, Sky IPTV Player was updated on October 16, 2026 and homeTV IPTV Player on October 22, 2026.

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